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Friday, January 15, 2016

THE Turkey Casserole for 50 - a Guest Post By MiMi

Pops and I got married in November 28, 1981. His side of the family hosted a bridal shower for me and made this very casserole. I don't believe I have had it since, but think of it often. Everybody really enjoyed it. I enjoyed it enough to still remember it all of these years later.

This first recipe that I thought that I would love to share when Carlee started her blog in January was this recipe. We have been trying to share family favorite recipes both new and old. The ones that are important to me are the ones that have a special memory attached to them. We have made hamburger surprises, homemade noodles, lasagna, Cavanaugh's noodles and now this. All of these recipes are very dear to me. It's been a lot of fun remaking them and sharing them on the blog.

-MiMi

THE Turkey Casserole

Makes 3 9x13" pans, serves 50

Ingredients:

25 pound turkey, cooked and cut into bite sized pieces

1 pound Uncle Ben's rice

6 ounce diced pimentos

1 cup chopped celery

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

2 quarts chicken broth

1 quart milk

8 eggs, beaten

1 pound loaf of bread, cut into small cubes

For the gravy;

2 quarts chicken broth (it's even better if you use some pan drippings as part of this)

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 cans of mushrooms

Kitchen boquet to flavor, or use 1 tsp sage, onion powder and thyme. I used a little less sage than suggested because some people in my family don't like the flavor it adds.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Mix all ingredients together and divide among 3 greased 9x13" pans.

Bake for about an hour.

Cut into squares and serve with the gravy on top.

To make the gravy, mix the broth and starch together so you don't get lumps. Pour into a saucepan along with the mushrooms and seasonings. Cook, stirring often until it is the consistency of gravy.

This is definitely a good one. When I was copying recipes from the family cookbook last year, my mom said she was making this one and I wasn't allowed to. I am glad she finally had a chance to make it and it lived up to expectations!

Wow, Carlee...what a great recipe! It sounds delicious and I'll definitely have to try it. I may have to make a smaller version of it though...LOL! Thanks For sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday...I always love to see what you link up!xoxoLisa